polling

[ˈpoʊlɪŋ]

polling Definition

• 1. the process of voting in an election
• 2. the process of collecting information or opinions by asking people questions

Using polling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• Example

  The polling data showed a significant shift in public opinion.

• Example

  The company conducted a polling of its employees to gather feedback on the new policies.

polling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for polling

• voting
• canvassing
• surveying

Phrases with polling

• exit polling

  a survey of a small percentage of voters taken after they have exited the polling stations, used to predict the outcome of an election

  Example

  The exit polling indicated a tight race between the two candidates.

• opinion polling

  the process of collecting information about public opinion through surveys and questionnaires

  Example

  The newspaper conducted an opinion polling to gauge readers' views on the proposed tax increase.

• straw polling

  an unofficial poll or survey conducted to gauge public opinion or support for a particular issue or candidate

  Example

  The campaign team conducted a straw polling to see how many people were likely to vote for their candidate.

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Summary: polling in Brief

Polling [ˈpoʊlɪŋ] refers to the process of voting in an election or collecting information/opinions by asking people questions. It includes phrases like 'exit polling,' which predicts election outcomes, 'opinion polling,' which gauges public opinion, and 'straw polling,' which is an unofficial poll. Examples include 'The polling stations will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.' and 'The company conducted a polling of its employees to gather feedback on the new policies.'